Former Gunners stars Iwobi and Ajayi, 6 others report for Super Eagles duty pre-Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 20, 2023
Eight invited players have reported for international duty ahead of the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau.   Three-time African champions Nigeria will lock horns with the Djurtus at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja in a Group A AFCON qualifying encounter ...
Ex-Juventus star likens Osimhen to Chelsea legend Vialli but plays down importance to Napoli
Published: March 20, 2023
Former Juventus midfielder Giancarlo Marocchi has played down the importance of Victor Osimhen to Napoli, saying the Parthenopeans would still be topping the Serie A table even if the Super Eagles striker was loaned to the three superpowers in the division Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan.   With his two hea...
Arsenal open to offering Balogun plus cash for AFCON 2019 Most Valuable Player
Published: March 20, 2023
Italian transfer market webiste, Calciomercatoweb has reported that Super Eagles-eligible striker Folarin Balogun could be used as a makeweight for the acquisition of former Gunners midfielder Ismael Bennacer.    Bennacer was a key member of the Algeria squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and was ...
Arsenal loanee Balogun breaks Ikpeba's 25-year-old Nigerian record after goal v Marseille
Published: March 19, 2023
Stade de Reims' nineteen-match unbeaten run in the French Ligue 1 finally came to an end on Sunday night after a 2-1 loss to Marseille at the Stade Auguste Delaune.   Prior to the visit of Marseille, Stade de Reims last tasted defeat against Monaco six months ago, winning nine games and drawing ten.   ...
On-loan Gunner Okonkwo keeps thirteenth clean sheet of the season
Published: March 19, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo continues to prove he has come of age, with another clean sheet for Sturm Graz as they secured a 2-0 road win over WSG Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday.    The Hale End Academy graduate started the season with Crewe Alexandra and was recalled from his loan spel...
Red-letter day for Super Falcons-eligible midfielder as she makes senior debut for Chelsea
Published: March 19, 2023
It was a red-letter day for Super Falcons-eligible player Ashanti Akpan on Sunday, March 19 as she made her senior debut for current WSL champions Chelsea.    The 2005-born midfielder received her second call-up to Chelsea's first team for their Women’s FA Cup quarterfinal tie against Reading at the M...
Chukwueze's strike against Osasuna takes his goal involvements to 22 for the season 
Published: March 19, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Villarreal thrashed Osasuna 3-0 at Estadio El Sadar on Sunday evening. Following his strike against Los Rojillos, the Nigeria international has now registered 22 goal involvements (11 goals, 11 assists) from 38 appearances across all competitions so far this season. Chukwueze...
Osimhen matches Cavani, Higuaín and Mertens feat after brace against Torino 
Published: March 19, 2023
Victor Osimhen bagged a brace in Napoli's 4-0 win over Torino. Osimhen has now equalled Samuel Eto'o's record for the most goals scored by an African in a season in the Serie A Osimhen didn't waste time hitting the ground running when he gave Napoli the lead in the 9th minute.    The Nigeri...
Arsenal 4 Crystal Palace 1 : Two former Super Eagles invitees on parade at the Emirates 
Published: March 19, 2023
Two former Super Eagles invitees Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze were on parade at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.    Arsenal, smarting from their Europa League ouster in the round of 16 to Sporting Lisbon, were never troubled by the Eagles who had to defend ...
Marseille interested in signing Arsenal-owned striker Balogun but move is complicated
Published: March 19, 2023
French Ligue 1 club Marseille are interested in signing England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window, but a move for the Arsenal-owned striker is unlikely to be straightforward.    The Hale End Academy product joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan last Augus...
'Reminds me a bit of Papin' - Belgium legend Franky Van der Elst on what makes Orban so good
Published: March 19, 2023
Belgium legend Franky Van der Elst has likened KAA Gent marksman Gift Orban to France and Marseille icon Jean-Pierre Papin, who won the Ballon d'Or in 1991.   Orban's start at KAA Gent has been sensational and he's making history at the Belgian Pro League club, having mustered an incredible 12 goal...
2023 AFCONQ : Chukwueze, Lookman are contenders for starting places v Guinea-Bissau 
Published: March 19, 2023
In continuation of our countdown to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header, we present the two wingers we believe will start against Guinea-Bissau.   Villarreal winger Samuel, Chukwueze has been in sensational form for his Spanish side this season.    The former youth international has w...
'There's no reason for such a reaction' - Slavia coach blasts Super Eagles star over red card
Published: March 19, 2023
Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka will miss Slavia Prague's upcoming games after he was red carded in the closing minutes of his side's 2-2 draw with FC Slovan Liberec in the Fortuna Liga on Saturday evening.    Two minutes before time, Olayinka overreacted after he was felled in the box, headbutting a...
Chelsea preparing first offer to sign 23-cap Nigeria international
Published: March 19, 2023
Premier League side Chelsea are readying their first offer to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports.   Italian transfer market website Calciomercato claims that The Blues appear ready to present their initial offer to land the services of the 23-cap Nigeria international.   Per the repo...
Udinese's Nigeria-eligible trio spoil party for record-breaking AC Milan striker Ibrahimovic
Published: March 19, 2023
Nigeria-eligible trio Isaac Success, Destiny Udogie and Kingsley Ehizibue played key roles as Udinese claimed an impressive 3-1 win over AC Milan in a Serie A clash at the Dacia Arena on Saturday night.   The trio dazzled by either providing an assist or getting on the scoresheet as the Bianconeri registered ba...